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The questions I am asked most often in the chair, answered calmly and in writing. No shortcuts, nothing being sold.
These articles were written by Larissa in Portuguese. They are shown in the original: translating her own words felt wrong.
Articles
Articles written by Larissa Wendler, makeup artist and visagiste in Porto, on skin preparation, makeup training and scalp micropigmentation.
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7 September 2026
Lash lift and brow up: two treatments people keep confusing
Lash lift and brow up: what they are, how long they last, who they suit, and what the results look like in practice.
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7 September 2026
Makeup at home in Porto: how it works
Makeup at your home or hotel in Porto: how it works, what is needed in the room, timings, and when travel makes more sense than the studio.
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7 September 2026
The bridal makeup trial: what it is and when to book it
What happens in a bridal makeup trial, what to bring, what gets decided, and why the trial is what makes the wedding day predictable.
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7 September 2026
Maquilhagem or maquiagem: the spelling, and why Portugal keeps the extra letter
Maquilhagem or maquiagem? Which spelling belongs to European Portuguese, which to Brazilian, and why both are right in their own place.
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6 September 2026
Day or evening makeup: what actually changes
Day or evening makeup: what actually changes between the two, and how light, photography and the length of the event decide it.
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6 September 2026
Maquilhadora or maquiadora: which word to use in Portugal
In Portugal it is maquilhadora and maquilhagem; in Brazil, maquiadora and maquiagem. Both are correct. The difference, and which to use in Portugal.
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6 September 2026
How far in advance to book a bridal makeup artist in Porto
When to book a bridal makeup artist in Porto: how far ahead, what dates fill first, and how the trial fits into the wedding timeline.
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17 August 2026
Tear-proof bridal makeup
How bridal makeup is built to survive tears, heat and fourteen hours: layering, products, and what actually fails when makeup fails.
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4 March 2026
Skin prep: the part of professional makeup nobody photographs
Skin preparation before makeup: cleansing, hydration, waiting time and why this step decides whether makeup is still there hours later.
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19 February 2026
Online makeup course
Online makeup course with Larissa Wendler: what is covered, how the lessons work, and who the course is built for.
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28 July 2025
Scalp micropigmentation: how it works, who it suits and how long it lasts
Scalp micropigmentation in Porto: what the technique does, who it suits, how sessions work, and what results to expect.
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